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UPCOMING EVENTS

2 N/A: Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine August 2-5, 2018 N/A Get set for Stellenbosch – A Celebration of Wine, the latest innovation by Stellenbosch Wine Routes. This brand-new attraction offers an unprecedented opportunity to re-discover the wines and wine people of the illustrious wine region over the course of a single weekend. Taking place from Thursday, 2 August to Sunday, 5 August, this top-drawer vinous show will toast excellence and diversity through a handful of intimate and exclusive, must-attend events. The most famous legends of Stellenbosch will be brought to life through fantastic wine tastings and elaborate fine dining, pairing delicious food and wine with fascinating, entertaining wine personalities. Plus, it all happens at one cosy location - De Warenmarkt in the historic heart of the City of Oaks. The weekend celebration will highlight the region's winemaking heritage, premium status and internationally-recognised excellence. Among the events, a special focus commemorates Women's Month and the contribution of female winemakers while another showcases the essential ingredient of family tradition entwined with the very DNA of Stellenbosch wine On Thursday, 2 August, Boutique Brilliance & Big Bottles opens the show. This walk-around wine tasting takes place from 6pm to 10pm and features a dozen of Stellenbosch's boutique wine producers. Demonstrating that big is not always better, this is the opportunity to discover and stock up on rare and lesser known wine treasures. The entry fee of R290pp includes access to a feast of delicious canapes and the harvest table with a special cheese fondue. On Friday, 3 August, the Women-in-Wine brunch puts the spotlight on the region's female winemakers. A three-course meal will be served from 10am to 12pm, with bubbly and wines and the stars themselves taking centre stage. Tickets are R400pp. The formal dinner titled In The Company of Legends takes place later on Friday, 3 August and offers the exceptional chance to meet some of Stellenbosch's greats over a premier four-course, food-and-wine extravaganza. Among the luminaries who will attend are world-renowned winemakers and exceptional story-tellers. Tickets to the event, which starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R650pp On Saturday, 4 August, Father & Son acknowledges the unique contribution of skill and knowledge that is passed from generation to generation, to Stellenbosch wine excellence. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this dinner will feature some of the famous father-and-son winemaking duos, who will share their stories over four courses, paired with their wines. Tickets to the event, which also starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R750pp. The final event of Stellenbosch - A Wine Celebration will be a very special lunch at noon on Sunday 5 August. The Cabernet Long Table will underline the region's leading prowess with the noble Cabernet Sauvignon cultivar - status that is held thanks to its incomparable concentration of local and international award winners. The four-course meal pairs vintages of the variety with every dish, including dessert and will see some of local Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking royalty in attendance too. Tickets are R650pp. Tickets to each of the Stellenbosch – A Wine Celebration events are very limited, so best book right away for this premier show that brings a fresh opportunity to enjoy rare and unusual gems at this all-round winter wine-derland. To book, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more information, contact Elmarie Rabe on 021 886 8275 or info@wineroute.co.za. Also follow @StellWineRoute on Twitter and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StellWineRoute). Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine More

3 N/A: Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine August 2-5, 2018 N/A Get set for Stellenbosch – A Celebration of Wine, the latest innovation by Stellenbosch Wine Routes. This brand-new attraction offers an unprecedented opportunity to re-discover the wines and wine people of the illustrious wine region over the course of a single weekend. Taking place from Thursday, 2 August to Sunday, 5 August, this top-drawer vinous show will toast excellence and diversity through a handful of intimate and exclusive, must-attend events. The most famous legends of Stellenbosch will be brought to life through fantastic wine tastings and elaborate fine dining, pairing delicious food and wine with fascinating, entertaining wine personalities. Plus, it all happens at one cosy location - De Warenmarkt in the historic heart of the City of Oaks. The weekend celebration will highlight the region's winemaking heritage, premium status and internationally-recognised excellence. Among the events, a special focus commemorates Women's Month and the contribution of female winemakers while another showcases the essential ingredient of family tradition entwined with the very DNA of Stellenbosch wine On Thursday, 2 August, Boutique Brilliance & Big Bottles opens the show. This walk-around wine tasting takes place from 6pm to 10pm and features a dozen of Stellenbosch's boutique wine producers. Demonstrating that big is not always better, this is the opportunity to discover and stock up on rare and lesser known wine treasures. The entry fee of R290pp includes access to a feast of delicious canapes and the harvest table with a special cheese fondue. On Friday, 3 August, the Women-in-Wine brunch puts the spotlight on the region's female winemakers. A three-course meal will be served from 10am to 12pm, with bubbly and wines and the stars themselves taking centre stage. Tickets are R400pp. The formal dinner titled In The Company of Legends takes place later on Friday, 3 August and offers the exceptional chance to meet some of Stellenbosch's greats over a premier four-course, food-and-wine extravaganza. Among the luminaries who will attend are world-renowned winemakers and exceptional story-tellers. Tickets to the event, which starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R650pp On Saturday, 4 August, Father & Son acknowledges the unique contribution of skill and knowledge that is passed from generation to generation, to Stellenbosch wine excellence. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this dinner will feature some of the famous father-and-son winemaking duos, who will share their stories over four courses, paired with their wines. Tickets to the event, which also starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R750pp. The final event of Stellenbosch - A Wine Celebration will be a very special lunch at noon on Sunday 5 August. The Cabernet Long Table will underline the region's leading prowess with the noble Cabernet Sauvignon cultivar - status that is held thanks to its incomparable concentration of local and international award winners. The four-course meal pairs vintages of the variety with every dish, including dessert and will see some of local Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking royalty in attendance too. Tickets are R650pp. Tickets to each of the Stellenbosch – A Wine Celebration events are very limited, so best book right away for this premier show that brings a fresh opportunity to enjoy rare and unusual gems at this all-round winter wine-derland. To book, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more information, contact Elmarie Rabe on 021 886 8275 or info@wineroute.co.za. Also follow @StellWineRoute on Twitter and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StellWineRoute). Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine More

4 N/A: Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine August 2-5, 2018 N/A Get set for Stellenbosch – A Celebration of Wine, the latest innovation by Stellenbosch Wine Routes. This brand-new attraction offers an unprecedented opportunity to re-discover the wines and wine people of the illustrious wine region over the course of a single weekend. Taking place from Thursday, 2 August to Sunday, 5 August, this top-drawer vinous show will toast excellence and diversity through a handful of intimate and exclusive, must-attend events. The most famous legends of Stellenbosch will be brought to life through fantastic wine tastings and elaborate fine dining, pairing delicious food and wine with fascinating, entertaining wine personalities. Plus, it all happens at one cosy location - De Warenmarkt in the historic heart of the City of Oaks. The weekend celebration will highlight the region's winemaking heritage, premium status and internationally-recognised excellence. Among the events, a special focus commemorates Women's Month and the contribution of female winemakers while another showcases the essential ingredient of family tradition entwined with the very DNA of Stellenbosch wine On Thursday, 2 August, Boutique Brilliance & Big Bottles opens the show. This walk-around wine tasting takes place from 6pm to 10pm and features a dozen of Stellenbosch's boutique wine producers. Demonstrating that big is not always better, this is the opportunity to discover and stock up on rare and lesser known wine treasures. The entry fee of R290pp includes access to a feast of delicious canapes and the harvest table with a special cheese fondue. On Friday, 3 August, the Women-in-Wine brunch puts the spotlight on the region's female winemakers. A three-course meal will be served from 10am to 12pm, with bubbly and wines and the stars themselves taking centre stage. Tickets are R400pp. The formal dinner titled In The Company of Legends takes place later on Friday, 3 August and offers the exceptional chance to meet some of Stellenbosch's greats over a premier four-course, food-and-wine extravaganza. Among the luminaries who will attend are world-renowned winemakers and exceptional story-tellers. Tickets to the event, which starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R650pp On Saturday, 4 August, Father & Son acknowledges the unique contribution of skill and knowledge that is passed from generation to generation, to Stellenbosch wine excellence. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this dinner will feature some of the famous father-and-son winemaking duos, who will share their stories over four courses, paired with their wines. Tickets to the event, which also starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R750pp. The final event of Stellenbosch - A Wine Celebration will be a very special lunch at noon on Sunday 5 August. The Cabernet Long Table will underline the region's leading prowess with the noble Cabernet Sauvignon cultivar - status that is held thanks to its incomparable concentration of local and international award winners. The four-course meal pairs vintages of the variety with every dish, including dessert and will see some of local Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking royalty in attendance too. Tickets are R650pp. Tickets to each of the Stellenbosch – A Wine Celebration events are very limited, so best book right away for this premier show that brings a fresh opportunity to enjoy rare and unusual gems at this all-round winter wine-derland. To book, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more information, contact Elmarie Rabe on 021 886 8275 or info@wineroute.co.za. Also follow @StellWineRoute on Twitter and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StellWineRoute). Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine More

5 N/A: Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine August 2-5, 2018 N/A Get set for Stellenbosch – A Celebration of Wine, the latest innovation by Stellenbosch Wine Routes. This brand-new attraction offers an unprecedented opportunity to re-discover the wines and wine people of the illustrious wine region over the course of a single weekend. Taking place from Thursday, 2 August to Sunday, 5 August, this top-drawer vinous show will toast excellence and diversity through a handful of intimate and exclusive, must-attend events. The most famous legends of Stellenbosch will be brought to life through fantastic wine tastings and elaborate fine dining, pairing delicious food and wine with fascinating, entertaining wine personalities. Plus, it all happens at one cosy location - De Warenmarkt in the historic heart of the City of Oaks. The weekend celebration will highlight the region's winemaking heritage, premium status and internationally-recognised excellence. Among the events, a special focus commemorates Women's Month and the contribution of female winemakers while another showcases the essential ingredient of family tradition entwined with the very DNA of Stellenbosch wine On Thursday, 2 August, Boutique Brilliance & Big Bottles opens the show. This walk-around wine tasting takes place from 6pm to 10pm and features a dozen of Stellenbosch's boutique wine producers. Demonstrating that big is not always better, this is the opportunity to discover and stock up on rare and lesser known wine treasures. The entry fee of R290pp includes access to a feast of delicious canapes and the harvest table with a special cheese fondue. On Friday, 3 August, the Women-in-Wine brunch puts the spotlight on the region's female winemakers. A three-course meal will be served from 10am to 12pm, with bubbly and wines and the stars themselves taking centre stage. Tickets are R400pp. The formal dinner titled In The Company of Legends takes place later on Friday, 3 August and offers the exceptional chance to meet some of Stellenbosch's greats over a premier four-course, food-and-wine extravaganza. Among the luminaries who will attend are world-renowned winemakers and exceptional story-tellers. Tickets to the event, which starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R650pp On Saturday, 4 August, Father & Son acknowledges the unique contribution of skill and knowledge that is passed from generation to generation, to Stellenbosch wine excellence. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this dinner will feature some of the famous father-and-son winemaking duos, who will share their stories over four courses, paired with their wines. Tickets to the event, which also starts at 6.30 for 7pm, cost R750pp. The final event of Stellenbosch - A Wine Celebration will be a very special lunch at noon on Sunday 5 August. The Cabernet Long Table will underline the region's leading prowess with the noble Cabernet Sauvignon cultivar - status that is held thanks to its incomparable concentration of local and international award winners. The four-course meal pairs vintages of the variety with every dish, including dessert and will see some of local Cabernet Sauvignon winemaking royalty in attendance too. Tickets are R650pp. Tickets to each of the Stellenbosch – A Wine Celebration events are very limited, so best book right away for this premier show that brings a fresh opportunity to enjoy rare and unusual gems at this all-round winter wine-derland. To book, visit www.wineroute.co.za. For more information, contact Elmarie Rabe on 021 886 8275 or info@wineroute.co.za. Also follow @StellWineRoute on Twitter and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StellWineRoute). Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine More 12:00: Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up August 5, 2018 12:00 – 13:00 Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese Every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August [caption id="attachment_16902" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Fondue[/caption] The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to the announcement of a collaboration with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Jazz in the Native Yards. All jazzed up, this renowned winter indulgence of cheesy delight, wine and live jazz performances will take place, each Sunday from 24 June to 26 August. “We are super stoked to be offering an inspiring showcase of fresh new talent this year. Our Downstairs Cellar provides the perfect platform for young musicians who just don’t play standards but give interpretations and produce their very own compositions with international appeal,” says Delheim’s Nora Sperling-Thiel. “The Jazz & Cheese Fondue series is one of our most well supported events which now goes to the next level with three live jazz sessions/concerts per event, with superb estate wine and lingering cheese aromas thrown in for good measure.” "Jazz is the language of the Cape" says CTMA director Nico McLachlan, "And this year the Cape Town Music Academy and Jazz in the Native Yards are excited to join forces with Delheim to create a series of cozy winter jazz concerts where we can share the experience of the listening to the sounds of the Cape." The CTMA is a not-for-profit company (NPO) that seeks to create opportunities for local, established and emerging musicians and related artists in the Western Cape. The objective of the CTMA is to conduct a public benefit activity which creates programmes and projects for the promotion of the work of local musicians, and the development of career opportunities in the South African music industry. Jazz in the Native Yards, founded by Koko Nkalashe and Luvuyo Kakaza, is an initiative of Native Yards Arts, a township based creative art enterprise, and seeks to promote existing live music performance spaces and create new venues for artists to showcase their talent in different areas of the Western Cape.Since JINY's inception in 2013 they have had many musicians, well known and less established play at their regular venue in Gugulethu. Some as far as Taiwan, Belgium, Norway and the UK. The Jazz & Cheese Fondues are hosted in Delheim’s cosy ‘downstairs’ wine tasting cellar, snug with low ceilings and intimate tables. It’s here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and mellow jazz. Delheim is situated just outside the City of Oaks – in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes – and has been a home for generations since 1699. Here, the Sperling family has made award-wining wine since the 1960s. It’s the Sperling heritage and hospitality from which the idea for a farm-style fondue arose. Cape wine industry legend and patriarch, the late “Spatz” Sperling was born in Tettnang, a German town on the border of cheese-loving Switzerland. To date, many Delheim fans have come to appreciate the event in the context of what has become famous as the Delheim way and captured in its evocative motto: “Worth the journey.” The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues embrace this philosophy in slowing it all down to a peaceful and enjoyable pace. Picture pots of Gruyère and Emmentaler for ladling, dipping and smearing with a selection of delicious bites and outstanding Delheim wines. This is meal-sharing and social cohesion at its best and an occasion best enjoyed with a group of close friends and family. Tickets are R450, which covers the cost of the live jazz performances, Glühwein and soup on arrival and the hearty fondue meal which will be served with complimentary Delheim wines between the first and second act. There will also be a coffee bar. These events generally book up quickly so you might consider signing up as a member of the Delheim Wine Club, which offers a range of worthwhile benefits including preferential booking for Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues. [caption id="attachment_16906" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Say Cheese[/caption] Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues booking details: Price: R450 per person – all inclusive Dates: 24 June 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 July 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 August Time: 12h00 with the first Jazz gig happening at 12h30. The fondue will be served at 13h15. Tickets MUST be booked ahead of time at www.webtickets.co.za. No walk-ins will be allowed. Find Delheim on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/delheim; Twitter @Delheim and Instagram @delheimwines or contact them at Tel: 021 888 4600. Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up More

9 N/A: Women’s Day High Tea at Grande Provence August 9, 2018 N/A Grande Provence is embracing Women’s Day with a delicious High Tea lunch in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley on Thursday, 9 August 2018. Round up your best friends for this delicious mid-week getaway and be spoilt with tiered platters laden with delicious sweet and savoury morsels accompanied by an elegant Grande Provence Méthode Cap Classique. The High Tea includes a bubbly and cupcake tasting and a Woman’s Day gift. Covering all the bases to comfort, nourish and indulge, this is no ordinary high tea. Putting his modern South African spin on savoury sandwiches and sliders, Executive Chef Guy Bennett has created some exciting flavour combinations. Think roasted red pepper, chevin mousse and aubergine & harissa; pulled slow-cooked beef short rib; smoked Franschhoek trout with dill pickles and lemon labneh; and aged Huguenot cheddar with basil & semi-dried tomato pesto. Nourishing greens include a luxurious garden root vegetable slaw with toasted almonds and fynbos vinaigrette; and a baby cos and smoked chicken salad spruced up with Chef Guy’s special buttermilk dressing. The assortment of indulgent sweet treats includes salted caramel éclairs, cranberry & walnut nougat; Valrhona chocolate brownies; and carrot & ginger cupcakes. The cost of the Women’s Day High Tea is R350 per person and includes a complimentary glass of bubbly and your choice of tea or coffee. Pre-paid booking is essential to confirm your reservation. Email events@grandeprovence.co.za or call Tel: 021-876 8600. For more information, visit www.grandeprovence.co.za. Women’s Day High Tea at Grande Provence More

12 11:00: Women of Wine South African Festival August 12, 2018 11:00 – 16:00 Some of the country’s best craft wine, gin and beer – made by female wine and spirit makers – will be showcased at the upcoming Women of Wine South Africa (WoWSA) festival on Sunday, August 12 from 11h00 to 16h00, in celebration of Women’s Month. This not-to-be-missed event, which is open to the whole family, takes place at the Candlewoods Boutique Venue in Centurion in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu run by Corlien Morris. Don’t miss Swartland’s Huis van Chevallerie (winemaker Christa von La Chevallerie); Franschhoek’s La Bri (Irene Waller); Waterkloof wine estate in Somerset West (Nadia Barnard); Hope on Hopkins gin (Lucy Beard and Leigh Lisk) and many more. Tickets are R150 a person with children under the age of 18 free. Go to www.webtickets.co.za For more details, please contact JAG Communications Janine Walker: janine@jagcomms.org / Tel: +27 (0)83 600 9753; Grant Bushby: grant@jagcomms.org / Tel: +27 (0)76 494 4747 Women of Wine South African Festival More 12:00: Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up August 12, 2018 12:00 – 13:00 Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese Every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August [caption id="attachment_16902" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Fondue[/caption] The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to the announcement of a collaboration with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Jazz in the Native Yards. All jazzed up, this renowned winter indulgence of cheesy delight, wine and live jazz performances will take place, each Sunday from 24 June to 26 August. “We are super stoked to be offering an inspiring showcase of fresh new talent this year. Our Downstairs Cellar provides the perfect platform for young musicians who just don’t play standards but give interpretations and produce their very own compositions with international appeal,” says Delheim’s Nora Sperling-Thiel. “The Jazz & Cheese Fondue series is one of our most well supported events which now goes to the next level with three live jazz sessions/concerts per event, with superb estate wine and lingering cheese aromas thrown in for good measure.” "Jazz is the language of the Cape" says CTMA director Nico McLachlan, "And this year the Cape Town Music Academy and Jazz in the Native Yards are excited to join forces with Delheim to create a series of cozy winter jazz concerts where we can share the experience of the listening to the sounds of the Cape." The CTMA is a not-for-profit company (NPO) that seeks to create opportunities for local, established and emerging musicians and related artists in the Western Cape. The objective of the CTMA is to conduct a public benefit activity which creates programmes and projects for the promotion of the work of local musicians, and the development of career opportunities in the South African music industry. Jazz in the Native Yards, founded by Koko Nkalashe and Luvuyo Kakaza, is an initiative of Native Yards Arts, a township based creative art enterprise, and seeks to promote existing live music performance spaces and create new venues for artists to showcase their talent in different areas of the Western Cape.Since JINY's inception in 2013 they have had many musicians, well known and less established play at their regular venue in Gugulethu. Some as far as Taiwan, Belgium, Norway and the UK. The Jazz & Cheese Fondues are hosted in Delheim’s cosy ‘downstairs’ wine tasting cellar, snug with low ceilings and intimate tables. It’s here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and mellow jazz. Delheim is situated just outside the City of Oaks – in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes – and has been a home for generations since 1699. Here, the Sperling family has made award-wining wine since the 1960s. It’s the Sperling heritage and hospitality from which the idea for a farm-style fondue arose. Cape wine industry legend and patriarch, the late “Spatz” Sperling was born in Tettnang, a German town on the border of cheese-loving Switzerland. To date, many Delheim fans have come to appreciate the event in the context of what has become famous as the Delheim way and captured in its evocative motto: “Worth the journey.” The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues embrace this philosophy in slowing it all down to a peaceful and enjoyable pace. Picture pots of Gruyère and Emmentaler for ladling, dipping and smearing with a selection of delicious bites and outstanding Delheim wines. This is meal-sharing and social cohesion at its best and an occasion best enjoyed with a group of close friends and family. Tickets are R450, which covers the cost of the live jazz performances, Glühwein and soup on arrival and the hearty fondue meal which will be served with complimentary Delheim wines between the first and second act. There will also be a coffee bar. These events generally book up quickly so you might consider signing up as a member of the Delheim Wine Club, which offers a range of worthwhile benefits including preferential booking for Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues. [caption id="attachment_16906" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Say Cheese[/caption] Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues booking details: Price: R450 per person – all inclusive Dates: 24 June 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 July 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 August Time: 12h00 with the first Jazz gig happening at 12h30. The fondue will be served at 13h15. Tickets MUST be booked ahead of time at www.webtickets.co.za. No walk-ins will be allowed. Find Delheim on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/delheim; Twitter @Delheim and Instagram @delheimwines or contact them at Tel: 021 888 4600. Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up More

16 18:00: Cape Town Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase August 16, 2018 18:00 – 21:00 Map Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase offers wine treasure trove Cape Town: Thursday, 16 August 2018 / Johannesburg: Wednesday, 22 August 2018 [caption id="attachment_16948" align="aligncenter" width="283"] Boela Gerber, Chairman of the Cape Winemakers Guild[/caption] Embark on a journey of discovery into rare, exceptionally crafted wines at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase to be held in Cape Town on Thursday, 16 August and Johannesburg on Wednesday, 22 August 2018. This public tasting gives wine enthusiasts the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of South Africa’s top winemakers, while tasting unique collectors’ wines crafted exclusively in small volumes for the 2018 Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, to be held on Saturday, 29 September. Spanning over 33 years of winemaking prowess, these auction wines are sought after for their creative edge and enduring quality. The Showcases allow wine lovers to experience these greatly diverse wines as well as other acclaimed flagship offerings by Guild members in an interactive, walk-around tasting hosted by the winemakers themselves. Showcase-goers will also have the opportunity to contribute towards the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Development Trust by bidding on rare, signed bottles from previous Guild auctions during the Silent Auction. Founded in 1999, the Development Trust seeks to sustain the health of the wine industry by educating, training and empowering young talent through initiatives such as the Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme, a highly acclaimed mentorship scheme for upcoming winemakers and viticulturists. Cape Town Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase Thursday, 16 August 2018 Cape Town International Convention Centre – Grand Ballroom (First Floor) 18:00 – 21:00 R350 per person, includes a tasting glass Tickets can be purchased via www.webtickets.co.za Johannesburg Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase Wednesday, 22 August 2018 The Atrium, Nedbank Sandton, 135 Rivonia Road 18:00 – 21:00 R350 per person, includes a tasting glass Tickets can be purchased via www.webtickets.co.za The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction will take place on Saturday, 29 September 2018 from 09h00 at Spier Conference Centre in the Stellenbosch Winelands. The auction is open to the public. Telephonic and proxy bidding options are also available to those unable to attend in person. Registration for the Auction and VIP Lounge will close on Wednesday, 19 September. To find out more and to purchase tickets to the VIP lounge on auction day, visit: www.capewinemakersguild.com, email info@capewinemakersguild.com or call Tel: +27 (0)21 852 0408. Cape Town Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase More

19 12:00: Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up August 19, 2018 12:00 – 13:00 Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese Every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August [caption id="attachment_16902" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Fondue[/caption] The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to the announcement of a collaboration with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Jazz in the Native Yards. All jazzed up, this renowned winter indulgence of cheesy delight, wine and live jazz performances will take place, each Sunday from 24 June to 26 August. “We are super stoked to be offering an inspiring showcase of fresh new talent this year. Our Downstairs Cellar provides the perfect platform for young musicians who just don’t play standards but give interpretations and produce their very own compositions with international appeal,” says Delheim’s Nora Sperling-Thiel. “The Jazz & Cheese Fondue series is one of our most well supported events which now goes to the next level with three live jazz sessions/concerts per event, with superb estate wine and lingering cheese aromas thrown in for good measure.” "Jazz is the language of the Cape" says CTMA director Nico McLachlan, "And this year the Cape Town Music Academy and Jazz in the Native Yards are excited to join forces with Delheim to create a series of cozy winter jazz concerts where we can share the experience of the listening to the sounds of the Cape." The CTMA is a not-for-profit company (NPO) that seeks to create opportunities for local, established and emerging musicians and related artists in the Western Cape. The objective of the CTMA is to conduct a public benefit activity which creates programmes and projects for the promotion of the work of local musicians, and the development of career opportunities in the South African music industry. Jazz in the Native Yards, founded by Koko Nkalashe and Luvuyo Kakaza, is an initiative of Native Yards Arts, a township based creative art enterprise, and seeks to promote existing live music performance spaces and create new venues for artists to showcase their talent in different areas of the Western Cape.Since JINY's inception in 2013 they have had many musicians, well known and less established play at their regular venue in Gugulethu. Some as far as Taiwan, Belgium, Norway and the UK. The Jazz & Cheese Fondues are hosted in Delheim’s cosy ‘downstairs’ wine tasting cellar, snug with low ceilings and intimate tables. It’s here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and mellow jazz. Delheim is situated just outside the City of Oaks – in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes – and has been a home for generations since 1699. Here, the Sperling family has made award-wining wine since the 1960s. It’s the Sperling heritage and hospitality from which the idea for a farm-style fondue arose. Cape wine industry legend and patriarch, the late “Spatz” Sperling was born in Tettnang, a German town on the border of cheese-loving Switzerland. To date, many Delheim fans have come to appreciate the event in the context of what has become famous as the Delheim way and captured in its evocative motto: “Worth the journey.” The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues embrace this philosophy in slowing it all down to a peaceful and enjoyable pace. Picture pots of Gruyère and Emmentaler for ladling, dipping and smearing with a selection of delicious bites and outstanding Delheim wines. This is meal-sharing and social cohesion at its best and an occasion best enjoyed with a group of close friends and family. Tickets are R450, which covers the cost of the live jazz performances, Glühwein and soup on arrival and the hearty fondue meal which will be served with complimentary Delheim wines between the first and second act. There will also be a coffee bar. These events generally book up quickly so you might consider signing up as a member of the Delheim Wine Club, which offers a range of worthwhile benefits including preferential booking for Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues. [caption id="attachment_16906" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Say Cheese[/caption] Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues booking details: Price: R450 per person – all inclusive Dates: 24 June 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 July 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 August Time: 12h00 with the first Jazz gig happening at 12h30. The fondue will be served at 13h15. Tickets MUST be booked ahead of time at www.webtickets.co.za. No walk-ins will be allowed. Find Delheim on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/delheim; Twitter @Delheim and Instagram @delheimwines or contact them at Tel: 021 888 4600. Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up More

26 12:00: Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up August 26, 2018 12:00 – 13:00 Get cosy at this popular feast of live jazz, wine and dip-licious cheese Every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August [caption id="attachment_16902" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Fondue[/caption] The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to the announcement of a collaboration with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Jazz in the Native Yards. All jazzed up, this renowned winter indulgence of cheesy delight, wine and live jazz performances will take place, each Sunday from 24 June to 26 August. “We are super stoked to be offering an inspiring showcase of fresh new talent this year. Our Downstairs Cellar provides the perfect platform for young musicians who just don’t play standards but give interpretations and produce their very own compositions with international appeal,” says Delheim’s Nora Sperling-Thiel. “The Jazz & Cheese Fondue series is one of our most well supported events which now goes to the next level with three live jazz sessions/concerts per event, with superb estate wine and lingering cheese aromas thrown in for good measure.” "Jazz is the language of the Cape" says CTMA director Nico McLachlan, "And this year the Cape Town Music Academy and Jazz in the Native Yards are excited to join forces with Delheim to create a series of cozy winter jazz concerts where we can share the experience of the listening to the sounds of the Cape." The CTMA is a not-for-profit company (NPO) that seeks to create opportunities for local, established and emerging musicians and related artists in the Western Cape. The objective of the CTMA is to conduct a public benefit activity which creates programmes and projects for the promotion of the work of local musicians, and the development of career opportunities in the South African music industry. Jazz in the Native Yards, founded by Koko Nkalashe and Luvuyo Kakaza, is an initiative of Native Yards Arts, a township based creative art enterprise, and seeks to promote existing live music performance spaces and create new venues for artists to showcase their talent in different areas of the Western Cape.Since JINY's inception in 2013 they have had many musicians, well known and less established play at their regular venue in Gugulethu. Some as far as Taiwan, Belgium, Norway and the UK. The Jazz & Cheese Fondues are hosted in Delheim’s cosy ‘downstairs’ wine tasting cellar, snug with low ceilings and intimate tables. It’s here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and mellow jazz. Delheim is situated just outside the City of Oaks – in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes – and has been a home for generations since 1699. Here, the Sperling family has made award-wining wine since the 1960s. It’s the Sperling heritage and hospitality from which the idea for a farm-style fondue arose. Cape wine industry legend and patriarch, the late “Spatz” Sperling was born in Tettnang, a German town on the border of cheese-loving Switzerland. To date, many Delheim fans have come to appreciate the event in the context of what has become famous as the Delheim way and captured in its evocative motto: “Worth the journey.” The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues embrace this philosophy in slowing it all down to a peaceful and enjoyable pace. Picture pots of Gruyère and Emmentaler for ladling, dipping and smearing with a selection of delicious bites and outstanding Delheim wines. This is meal-sharing and social cohesion at its best and an occasion best enjoyed with a group of close friends and family. Tickets are R450, which covers the cost of the live jazz performances, Glühwein and soup on arrival and the hearty fondue meal which will be served with complimentary Delheim wines between the first and second act. There will also be a coffee bar. These events generally book up quickly so you might consider signing up as a member of the Delheim Wine Club, which offers a range of worthwhile benefits including preferential booking for Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues. [caption id="attachment_16906" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Say Cheese[/caption] Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues booking details: Price: R450 per person – all inclusive Dates: 24 June 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 July 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 August Time: 12h00 with the first Jazz gig happening at 12h30. The fondue will be served at 13h15. Tickets MUST be booked ahead of time at www.webtickets.co.za. No walk-ins will be allowed. Find Delheim on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/delheim; Twitter @Delheim and Instagram @delheimwines or contact them at Tel: 021 888 4600. Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up More